Gordon River Cruises

Lady Jane Franklin is a relaxing and comfortable way to explore pristine World Heritage Wilderness and discover the mighty Gordon River. Your voyage of discovery with Gordon River Cruises begins where Macquarie Harbour opens to the sea at Hells Gates, as the cruise passes through the narrow passage that has claimed many ships and seafarers in the past. Marvel at the Training Wall, a masterpiece of 19th century engineering that has made the passage safe today.

Your Gordon River Cruise will journey to the edge of the Southern Ocean, visiting fish farms where prized Atlantic Salmon and Ocean Trout are grown for local and export markets. Gordon River Cruises in Strahan is one of the most popular Tasmania tours. One of the memorable features of the cruise includes exploring the ruins of Sarah Island, where the convicts built amazing ships from Huon Pine. Upstream, step ashore and walk through the rainforest at Heritage Landing.

Itinerary Options

With allocated seating, there is no need to queue. Relax and enjoy the comfort of the dockside terminal before boarding. Passengers can move freely about the Lady Jane and take in some of the cleanest air in the world from the open decks. The floor to ceiling windows give all passengers superb views of the rainforest, river, mountain and harbour.

Bow Atrium: Located on the Main Deck, the Atrium seating offers a wonderful panoramic view of the wilderness. Price includes a sumptuous buffet meal.

Window Recliner: Maximum two abreast comfortable reclining seats on the main deck, right next to the windows. You can almost touch the wilderness through the floor to ceiling glass. Price includes a sumptuous buffet meal.

Captains Premier Upper Deck: Leather trimmed, recliner seats with extra legroom, superbly situated in the wheelhouse on the upper deck. Chat with the captain and enjoy the magnificent 360-degree wilderness views. Price includes sumptuous buffet meal with Tasmanian wine, Tasmanian beer, tea and coffee.

Highlights

Pass through Hells Gates Visit the Atlantic Salmon & Ocean Trout fish farm Walk amongst the convict ruins on Sarah Island Cruise aboard Lady Jane Franklin Childrens play area on board

Inclusions

2 Guided shore excursions Buffet Lunch Interpretive facilities including guidebooks & maps

Times

Departs: 8.30am from The Esplanade, Strahan
Returns: Approximately 2.15pm

Peak Season 26 December 2010 - 31 March 2011:
Departs: 2.45pm from The Esplanadade, Strahan
Returns: Approximately 8.15pm

Additional Information

Children: 2 years and under are free of charge. Children 3-14 years pay the child rate
Operated By: Gordon River Cruises